ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930087 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
beneficial
proximity
advance
preclude

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
proximity
derivative
hopeless
compulsion

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
flaunt
dash
fidelity
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
incumbent
buffoonery
solace

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
defiant
stealth
trove
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."